Chapter 1355: Chapter 610: Jiushan Alchemy Dao, Heart-to-Heart Between Master and Disciple_2

If even the Supreme Dao supports her, no, did Junior Brother Xuan Chengzi also reach out to people from the Leiyin Temple?

The internal situation of this Immortal Court...

"Junior Brother, what do you intend to do?"

Xuan Chengzi chuckled softly and said in a low voice, "Senior Brother, I don’t want to do anything, I just... want to live a bit better."

The long-browed elder was quite troubled. After thinking for a long time, he said, "Zheng Fa is not to be underestimated. Don’t mislead yourself."

"Senior Brother, I would never violate even an inch of the ’Nine Mountain Heavenly Rules.’" Xuan Chengzi smiled and continued, "Moreover, this matter doesn’t depend on me, but on how Mu Qingyan acts."

The long-browed elder took a deep breath, understanding the truth in his junior brother’s words, and only shook his head, saying, "In any case, it’s better to meet Zheng Fa first."

...

A group of people flew into the Heavenly Palace of the Jiushan Realm.

Zheng Fa was sitting at the main seat of the Heavenly Palace, looking down at a jade scroll, seemingly pondering something.

"Sect Leader!"

The long-browed elder and the others bowed in unison.

Zheng Fa raised his head, first looking around at them, his eyes as calm as an ancient well, yet seeming to see through all secrets.

Not knowing if it was psychological, the long-browed elder felt a jolt in his heart, and the feeling of guilt intensified.

"Do you know why I called you here?"

"Yes, Daoist friend Gu Hong told us that you want us to help Jiushan Sect decode the Supreme Dao’s Alchemy Dao books to train talents in the Alchemy Dao."

Xuan Chengzi responded, appearing very sincere.

"Hmm, that’s indeed the case," Zheng Fa nodded slightly, adding, "But there’s another matter more urgent."

"Urgent?"

"Paradise Fragrance." Zheng Fa looked at Infinite Buddha, "I believe the three of you from Leiyin Temple are quite familiar with this."

"Yes!" Infinite Buddha hurriedly stood up, his face full of bitterness, "We have been using the Paradise Fragrance for cultivation, but now... our cultivation hasn’t progressed a bit."

Zheng Fa extended his hand, handing the jade scroll to Infinite Buddha.

Infinite Buddha took it confusedly, and upon seeing the jade scroll, his expression changed: "Jile Heavenly Girl?"

"Has she taken over West Continent Leiyin Temple?"

"Is her cultivation advancing rapidly? Has Liuli already sworn loyalty to her?"

"Are these things true?"

Infinite Buddha exclaimed in shock.

On the one hand, he was astonished by the sudden rise of the Jile Heavenly Girl, especially since he had been competing with Eastern Glazed Buddha for years, fully aware of this old rival’s cunning and capabilities.

Yet now, seeing that the Jile Heavenly Girl could actually subdue Eastern Glazed Buddha and unify Thunder Sound, he found it unbelievable.

On the other hand, he was also amazed by Jiushan Sect’s intelligence network.

It was known that he practiced the Divine Dao Skill, having billions of followers in the Leiyin Temple, yet he was completely unaware of these major events occurring in the West Continent. Obviously, the Jile Heavenly Girl deliberately concealed this to prevent Jiushan Sect from noticing.

But the intelligence from Jiushan Sect about her actions was as if witnessed firsthand.

This left Infinite Buddha deeply shaken.

Zheng Fa gestured to the long-browed elder and others, indicating for them to pass around the intelligence.

The long-browed elder’s heart grew even more anxious—Jiushan Sect’s intelligence was so formidable, could Xuan Chengzi’s little schemes really escape Master Zheng’s notice?

"What I need you to do is help develop a cure for Paradise Fragrance, to prevent Jile Heavenly Girl from achieving Dao."

Only then did the long-browed elder realize why Zheng Fa specifically sought them out.

The strongest in Xuanwei Alchemy was the Supreme Dao, or rather, they were the Supreme Nine Sons.

And the three from Leiyin Temple were very familiar with the Paradise Fragrance.

If combined with the Spirit Plant cultivation from the Turquoise Pool and the understanding of the Baihua Heavenly Girl.

Such a lineup is indeed overly ample against a single Jile Heavenly Girl.

The long-browed elder and Xuan Chengzi exchanged a glance, simply stating, "We comply with the Sect Leader Order."

"Very well, this matter will be organized by Qing Yan, with the Pill Master Association taking the lead, while you serve as nominal advisors." Zheng Fa seemed to have thought out the arrangement long ago, nodded toward the left, and Mu Qingyan stood up, nodding and saluting them, with a respectful demeanor.

The long-browed elder and others didn’t dare be complacent, hastily returned the gesture.

After seeing them off, Mu Qingyan turned to Zheng Fa, a little anxious: "Master..."

"Hmm?"

"I would never be swayed by their influence."

Zheng Fa smiled gently, beckoning her over.

Mu Qingyan hurriedly took two steps, meekly standing in front of Zheng Fa, looking anxious.

Seeing her like this, Zheng Fa gently patted this second disciple’s head.

Over the years, there were seldom moments of such intimacy between master and disciple, and Mu Qingyan couldn’t help but squint like a well-behaved kitten.

She knew her master didn’t doubt her.

"Qing Yan."

"Hmm?"

"I actually need you to be swayed by them a bit."

"Ah?"

Mu Qingyan’s eyes widened abruptly.

"Developing the cure for Paradise Fragrance is urgent, you need to get them invested, perhaps even wholeheartedly."

Mu Qingyan was quite clever, catching on without explanation:

"I’ll say if I can earn merit for the sect, I will certainly become the Jiushan Sect Leader in the future!"

"Hmm... give them some hope first!"

"Just say working with me, everyone will be a Supreme Elder in the future!"

"Then renege and burn bridges once we’ve crossed them."

Mu Qingyan didn’t hide her tiny "mischievous" thought before Zheng Fa, imagining all sorts of scenarios wildly.

"That’s roughly the point." Zheng Fa smiled, saying, "On the other hand, what they’ve been holding back has significant value for our Immortal Court."

"I understand now!"

Mu Qingyan nodded fervently, full of enthusiasm.

Zheng Fa glanced at her, his eyes suddenly deepening.

"Qing Yan, do you really wish to become the second Sect Leader of Jiushan Sect?"

"I..." Mu Qingyan shrunk her neck slightly, cautiously glanced at Zheng Fa, before softly saying, "I do."

Zheng Fa nodded lightly, saying after a moment: "I won’t deliberately assist you."

"Becoming your disciple has already set me far above others..."

Mu Qingyan was well aware.

Now behind her stood a tremendously powerful faction, the forming of which had two reasons.

The first being her reincarnation as the Water Mother.

But more crucially, it was her identity as Zheng Fa’s second disciple.

"This isn’t your fault," Zheng Fa shook his head, "I didn’t deliberately do anything either, but you must understand that those people behind you are both your advantage and your trial."

"Master?"

Zheng Fa’s gaze fell on Mu Qingyan’s face, speaking softly, "If you do not know how to wield this power, instead of being controlled by it... then you cannot succeed as Sect Leader."

Mu Qingyan was suddenly struck with a realization, her face tense with understanding of the implication.

Zheng Fa laughed, "If you succeed, it will be a monumental achievement for the Immortal Court and for you."

Mu Qingyan let out a big breath, saying confidently, "I will definitely remember Master’s teachings, and never violate your principles!"

Zheng Fa’s smile deepened, patting Mu Qingyan’s head, then shaking his head, "No."

"Master?"

"I nurture you and your senior brothers not to have you follow in exact footsteps." Zheng Fa spoke softly, "If, one day, the whole Immortal Court feels the need for change, then it must be that my current ways are wrong, or let’s say outdated."

"Their words might be incorrect, but neither will I always be right." Zheng Fa looked into Mu Qingyan’s eyes seriously, "What I say and do is ultimately just the current limit of my capabilities, all said, it’s merely my personal view. You must use your own eyes to recognize the true Nine Mountains Immortal Court, and your ears to hear diverse perspectives, whether it’s from the Supreme Dao or Leiyin Temple—their concepts can all be nourishing for the Immortal Court."

"What I want you to do is not merely inheriting, but to be able to identify where I fall short. I hope one day you can stand before me and say:

’Master, you were wrong, I have left a better Nine Mountains Immortal Court for successors.’

Mu Qingyan stared blankly at Zheng Fa.

Zheng Fa patted her head again:

"That’s my expectation of you, that’s what I wish to teach you."